Telfast tablet is an antihistamine that treats allergy symptoms such as runny nose, watery eyes, itching, and sneezing. It starts to work in one to two hours. In this article, you will learn how it works, its side effects, and how to take it safely.
Manufactured by: Sanofi
Ingredients
Each tablet contains 180 mg of fexofenadine, a second-generation antihistamine.
Dosage
Adults usually take one 180 mg tablet once a day. Follow your doctor’s advice.
How Does Telfast Work?
Your body releases histamine during an allergic reaction. Fexofenadine blocks histamine at the H1 receptors, so sneezing, itching, and watery eyes ease. It rarely causes drowsiness because it does not enter the brain much.
Uses of Telfast
- Runny nose and sneezing
- Itchy, watery eyes
- Hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis)
- Itching and swelling from hives (chronic idiopathic urticaria)
Side Effects of Telfast
- Headache
- Drowsiness (uncommon)
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
Precautions
- Take it with water. Do not take it with fruit juice such as orange, apple, or grapefruit juice, because juice lowers how much medicine your body absorbs.
- Leave two hours between this tablet and antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease. You may need a lower dose.
- Ask your doctor before using it during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Stop taking it and get help if your lips or face swell or you have trouble breathing.
Overdose and Missed Dose
If you take more than the prescribed dose, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital, because an overdose can cause serious problems.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Never take a double dose to make up for it.
Storage Instructions
- Keep it away from children.
- Keep it away from direct sunlight.
- Store it in a cool, dry place.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. It is not medical advice. Please talk to your doctor about your own health.
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